myogenic
|my/o/gen/ic|
C1
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/ˌmaɪ.oʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/
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/ˌmaɪ.əʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/
muscle-originated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'myogenic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'myo' meaning 'muscle' and 'genic' meaning 'producing'.
Historical Evolution
'myogenic' was derived from the Greek word 'myogenes', which eventually became the modern English word 'myogenic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'producing muscle', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'originating from muscle tissue'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
originating from muscle tissue.
The heart's myogenic activity allows it to beat independently of neural input.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35